The UICA's new Movie Theater is open, here's why you should go...
Submitted 10-24-2011 under OPINION
...In these cinemas, it seems that silence is undertaken voluntarily, nobody tampers with their iPhone or farts or rustles, everybody is fully invested in the vision before them...
On mission: Taking ArtPrize from good to great
Submitted 10-22-2011 under OPINION
What is needed for ArtPrize, the nonprofit organization, to be relevant and sustainable in the years to come? How can we deepen the conversation, and what is the role of the mission in that process?
Where's the film industry now, Governor Snyder?
Submitted 10-21-2011 under OPINION
The Grand Rapids film industry has been dealt a near fatal blow, due to the new $25 million cap Governor Rick Snyder has put on the film incentives.
Literacy Center collects 4,289 books for Family Literacy Program
Submitted 10-21-2011 under NONPROFITS
The Literacy Center's first book drive more than doubles the 2,000 book goal by receiving 4.289 children's books from the community.
Looking back: capturing the art and kitsch of fall
Submitted 10-20-2011 under OPINION
We look back on our Picturesque theme this fall - "Art or Kitsch?" - and look for inspiration for our next Picturesque gallery-none if which would be possible without our sponsor, ColorInc ProLab.
"Telephone Tales," critiqued by Gilberto
Submitted 10-20-2011 under NONPROFITS
Gilberto, a member of the GAAH Press Club, visited ArtPrize and wrote about Marie Bergstedt's entry.
"Focus" critiqued by Shirley
Submitted 10-20-2011 under NONPROFITS
Shirley, a member of the GAAH Press Club, visited ArtPrize and wrote about pieces by Andi Steele and Michele Brody.
Bringing holistic health back to Main Street
Submitted 10-19-2011 under INNOVATION-SPOTLIGHT
Sarah Steger talks about the importance of education in the way she provides care at her Holistic Learning Center, and explains the importance of her efforts to work towards longterm affordability.
MyGR6 winners presented
Submitted 10-19-2011 under NEWS
Six local residents were introduced as winners of the MyGR6 contest at a Wednesday morning event.
An evening of poetry and conversation with Ted Kooser and Terrance Hayes
Submitted 10-18-2011 under NEWS
U.S. Poet Laureate and National Book Award winner share their poetic wealth at Grand Valley State University